Postcode WC2R 0AL (Westminster)

Map showing WC2R 0AL and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC2R 0AL is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 2016 and is an active postcode. WC2R 0AL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WC2R 0AL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WC2R 0AL as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.

The closest road name to WC2R 0AL is Maiden Lane which is centered 61 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bedford Street and is 66 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 161 m away at Charing Cross Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 259 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2R 0AL (for ages 11 and under) is St Clement Danes CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on November 5, 2014. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is London Nautical School. The last OFSTED inspection on July 3, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of WC2R 0AL is Nell Gwynne Tavern and is 26 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on January 13, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 17.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for WC2R 0AL is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Westminster is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to WC2R 0AL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WC2R 0AL, and the approximate distance away.

Maiden Lane 61 m
Durham House Street 85 m
Adam Street 89 m
Bedford Street 93 m
Southampton Street 106 m
Ivybridge Lane 108 m
Henrietta Street 116 m
Agar Street 124 m
John Adam Street 134 m
Savoy Court 136 m
Chandos Place 138 m
Lower Robert Street 140 m
Carting Lane 150 m
Adelphi Terrace 154 m
Covent Garden 157 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2R 0AL

Introduction January 2016
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WC2R 0AL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Royal Ballet School 333 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
438 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
550 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
667 m
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
819 m
CATS College London 893 m
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 1.02 km
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
1.09 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.19 km
DLD College 1.2 km
Harris Westminster Sixth Form Outstanding
(October 6, 2016)
1.32 km
Oasis Academy Johanna Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.32 km
Westminster School 1.33 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.37 km
Westminster Abbey Choir School 1.38 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.39 km
Oasis Academy South Bank Outstanding
(June 25, 2015)
1.52 km
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.53 km
St Matthew's School, Westminster Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.54 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.56 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2R 0AL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Adelphi Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 6, 2010
8 m
Byron Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
11 m
Nell Gwynne Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
January 13, 2018
26 m
Vaudeville Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 13, 2012
27 m
PITAYA - Thai Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 21, 2021
41 m
Krispy Kreme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 28, 2022
42 m
The Port House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 27, 2020
42 m
Street Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
March 7, 2022
43 m
Greggs Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
47 m
Lady Of The Grapes Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 16, 2020
50 m
Condesa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
April 23, 2021
51 m
Moto London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
June 2, 2021
51 m
Ping Pong / Dumplings Now Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 9, 2020
51 m
The Big Easy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 20, 2021
51 m
The Porterhouse Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 2
Needs Improvement
September 17, 2019
51 m
The Real Greek Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 28, 2021
52 m
BaxterStorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 8, 2019
58 m
Break Point Retailers - other 4
Good
January 19, 2015
58 m
Hotel Chocolat Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 16, 2010
58 m
Leon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 29, 2019
58 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2R 0AL - Data from Apr 2022

Bedford Street Bus Stop/Station 66 m
Southampton Street Covent Garden Bus Stop/Station 73 m
Savoy Street Bus Stop/Station 175 m
Embankment Bus Stop/Station 226 m
Embankment Bus Stop/Station 243 m
Charing Cross Underground Station Metro/Tram 161 m
Charing Cross Underground Station Metro/Tram 199 m
Charing Cross Underground Station Metro/Tram 223 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 259 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 277 m
London Waterloo Rail Station Rail 880 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 252 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 255 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 291 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.94 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.1 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.37 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2R 0AL - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 928 m
Duck Island Island 970 m
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.16 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.19 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.43 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.51 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.57 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.58 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.66 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.68 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.74 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 4.01 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.11 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 4.18 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.2 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for WC2R 0AL - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 16.5 Mbps 17.7 Mbps 22.5 Mbps
Upload 1.1 Mbps 1 Mbps 1.2 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 100% 17.6 1
30-300 Mbps 0% - -
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

15 meters consuming 68,391 kWh - mean 4,559 kWh : median 4,255 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for WC2R 0AL - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51022400
Longitude -0.12283800
OS Easting 530365
OS Northing 0180703
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
7933
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Electoral Ward St James's
Local Authority District Westminster
Region / Government Office Region London
European Electoral Region London
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: London
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council London Central

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000033
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

NHS England Region London
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Westminster
Cancer Alliance North West and South West London
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
London
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
North West London Health and Care Partnership
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS North West London CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Cosmopolitans
Group: Aspiring and affluent
Subgroup: EU white-collar workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division City of Westminster BUASD
Workplace Zone E33031032
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018A
Output Area / Small Area 2D3